Toki no Kane Bell Tower

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Prefecture

Saitama

Type

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About This Destination

The Toki no Kane bell tower has been marking time in Kawagoe for over 350 years, its wooden tower rising above the Edo-era warehouse district and still ringing four times daily. The tower has become the symbol of this city known as 'Little Edo' for its remarkably preserved traditional merchant buildings.

Location

Prefecture: Saitama

Address: Saitama, Japan

Nearest Station: Hon-Kawagoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Toki no Kane Bell Tower from Tokyo?

Take the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro to Kawagoe Station, about 30 minutes for around 490 yen. From there it is a 15-minute walk or short bus ride to the Kurazukuri warehouse street where the tower stands.

What is the Toki no Kane Bell Tower known for?

The 16-metre wooden tower is the symbol of Kawagoe's "Little Edo" warehouse district. First built in the 1620s-1630s and rebuilt in 1894 after the Kawagoe fire, it still rings four times a day and is on Japan's list of "100 Soundscapes."

Are there opening hours or an entry fee for the bell tower?

There is no entry fee and the tower can be viewed at any time. The bell rings at 6:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00, so timing a visit to one of those hours lets you hear it; the nearby Kashiya Yokocho candy alley is busiest in daytime.

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